Batman: The Brave And The Bold Animated Series

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Cartoon Network announced their plans for the 2008-2009 television season, including early details on the new Batman: The Brave and The Bold animated series. The show, scheduled to premiere fall 2008, is greenlit for at least 26 half-hour episodes. Batman: The Brave and The Bold is set to carry both new character designs and a mix of voice talent both familiar and new to The Dark Knight.

Cartoon Network provided the following description of the series, as seen below.

Batman isn't going at it alone this time! From Warner Bros. Animation comes the latest interpretation of the Batman franchise. Our caped crusader is teamed up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering nonstop action and adventures with a touch of comic relief. Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and countless others will get a chance to uphold justice alongside Batman. Though still based in Gotham, Batman will frequently find himself outside city limits, facing situations that are both unfamiliar and exhilarating. With formidable foes around every corner, Batman will still rely on his stealth, resourcefulness and limitless supply of cool gadgets to bring justice home.

James Tucker and Linda M. Steiner will produce, with Sam Register acting as executive producer. Michael Jelenic will handle story editor duties. Other creators include line producer Amy McKenna, story editor Michael Jelenic and directors Ben Jones, Brandon Vietti and Michael Chang.

Batman: The Brave and The Bold is scheduled to air on Fridays this fall. More details on the new animated series will be announced shortly.

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/ne...ullnews&id=115

Transformers Animated worked combining the goofy humour with action/adventure, and it'll fit Blue Beetle's style tremendously well, no wonder he was included.

[Sean Walsh]

That Batman looks like the one from the new DC Super Friends toy line.

And hey, James Tucker's involved. So this has a chance of being good. :)

[Sean Whitmore]

That Batman looks like the one from the new DC Super Friends toy line.

I was just thinking that too.

And hey, James Tucker's involved. So this has a chance of being good. :)

A part of me hopes I don't like it. Then I won't have to be the one saying, "It's pretty good" for the next few years in the face of: "It's not the Timm version! Hssssssssssss!"


SEAN

[PamGrierOverdrive]

Wow, I wonder if they'll get Adam West and Casey Kasem to do voices. Maybe than can include a public service announcement for the kids at the end of each episode.

[DonC]

You're a couple days late for April Fool's Day.

[Utility Belt]

The Brave and the Bold is hands down my favorite comic book series of all time. I'm really thrilled that it will be made as an animated show. The above post states that there will be at least 26 episodes which means will see at least 26 different DC characters make an appearance.
One of the cool things about the comic series was that we got a chance to see lesser known DC heroes like The Demon or The Creeper team up with Batman, I hope the cartoon follows this trend.

[TheAmazingSpidey]

I don't even know how to feel about this. Really.

[The Batman]

With the exception of thos red eyes, that animated Blue Beetle looks rad.

My reaction to this promo art was similar to my reaction to Transformers: Animated. If they can at least match that level of entertainment then this should be alright I guess.

[Tetsuo_man]

If batman is played as the straight man in the comedy i'll be ok. Art style while it does remind me of the superfriends comic/toyline it also reminds me of early dick sprang.

[Captain Jim]

Batman should be a loner.

[metalhead_dave743]

That's gotta be the worst frigging drawing of Batman I've ever seen. This makes "The Batman" look scary and "Superfriends" look serious.

[rick]

It looks like an enjoyable little cartoon.

I am interested in finding out about voice talent though.

[Sean Whitmore]

It looks like an enjoyable little cartoon.

I am interested in finding out about voice talent though.

I've got it on good authority that Black Lightning, Steel, Mr. Terrific, Cyborg, and Amazing Man will be voiced by Phil Lamarr.


SEAN

[mattx110]

It looks cool. I doubt I'll ever watch it, but it looks cool.;)

[Batman was taken]

They just keep pushing the target markets age bracket down further and further with those character designs...